Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war
Summary
Ethiopia and Eritrea have accused each other of starting a war. Ethiopia says Eritrean troops invaded the northern Tigray region, while Eritrea claims Ethiopia is attacking it without reason. Both countries have cut diplomatic ties amid rising violence and long-standing conflicts.Key Facts
- Ethiopia sent a letter to the UN Security Council accusing Eritrea of invading northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
- Eritrean troops reportedly advanced about 60 kilometers (37 miles) into Ethiopia.
- Eritrea denies invading and says Ethiopia has been trying to attack it for more than three years.
- Eritrea claims Ethiopia wants to take its Red Sea port, Assab, to gain access to the sea.
- Ethiopia rejects that Eritrea supports the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a rebel group fighting the Ethiopian government.
- Fighting has pushed TPLF rebels out of key Tigrayan cities, including the capital Mekelle.
- Ethiopia and Eritrea closed their embassies and kicked out diplomats amid the rising conflict.
- The two countries have a history of war and tension, including a border war from 1998 to 2000 and cooperation in a recent civil war against the TPLF.
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